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Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 13:24
However, the government's position is now unclear, saying it "no longer has a preferred option" for what to do next.

Argentina make pitch to host 2035 Rugby World Cup

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 13:12
Argentina is pressing forward with a bid to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup, which would take the event to South America for the first time.

Chelsea punishment 'lenient' - ex-Blues exec Purslow

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 13:00
Former Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow says Premier League has been "extremely lenient" in its punishment of Chelsea.

Why was the Africa Cup of Nations title removed from Senegal and given to Morocco?

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 12:54
Our Ask Me Anything team look at why the 2025 Afcon final result has been overturned - and what it means.

Fire-hit Glasgow building being demolished by hand

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 12:50
Demolition workers are using hand tools to dismantle the remaining facade of a B-listed Victorian building in Glasgow which went up in flames.

Demolition begins on building facade after Glasgow fire

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 12:50
The facade on Gordon Street is being taken down as Glasgow Central Station partly reopens its high level platforms.

Prosecution asks for seven years' jail for crown princess's son in Norway rape trial

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 12:44
Prosecutors in the trial of Marius Borg Høiby argue he should be found guilty of 39 of the 40 charges he is accused of.

Ex-MP Crispin Blunt charged with drugs offences

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 12:35
The former MP for Reigate is charged after police searches of his home in Horley, Surrey.

Iranian footballers return home after dropping Australian asylum bids

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 12:34
They had initially sought sanctuary after declining to sing Iran's anthem, prompting fears for their safety.

Iranian footballers return home after dropping Australian asylum bids

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 12:34
They had initially sought sanctuary after declining to sing Iran's anthem, prompting fears for their safety.

Assisted dying 'is not going away' says MSP behind rejected bill

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 12:26
Scottish Lib Dem Liam McArthur says he is convinced support for assisted dying will continue to grow as more people suffer what he describes as "bad deaths".

Senegal say 'fight is far from over' after Africa Cup of Nations win overturned

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 12:13
Senegal say "we will stop at nothing" in their fight to overturn the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations title.

Senegal FA chief says 'fight far from over' after Afcon win overturned

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 12:13
Senegal say "we will stop at nothing" in their fight to overturn the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations title.

People don't need to buy a vaccine, health secretary says

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 12:02
Vaccines are being offered to 5,000 students at the University of Kent, where there is a outbreak, from Wednesday.

Nigeria president begins first UK state visit in 37 years

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 11:49
King Charles and senior royals will provide a ceremonial welcome for Nigeria's President Tinubu on his state visit.

Bolton bids to host 'biggest ever' Ryder Cup

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 11:41
Greater Manchester's mayor hopes funding infrastructure could strengthen Bolton's bid.

Two teenagers missing after car enters river

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 11:36
Police divers are searching for a male and a female who are unaccounted for.

Red kite with sausage roll snapped by photographer

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 11:13
Mark Hopkins managed to get some pictures of the bird from his back garden.

US judge orders Trump administration to reopen Voice of America

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 11:01
Some 85% of VOA staff were laid off by Trump who accused the international broadcaster of bias.

Dune releases new trailer as it gears up for box office battle with Avengers

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 10:33
The final part of the sci-fi trilogy is set to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the year.

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